Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$101K — $115K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations
  • Bachelor's degree in a related IT field
  • Security+ CE certification or 8140 equivalent
  • Experience with GitLab, FIPS 140-2, and Common Criteria
  • Knowledge of network protocols and device configuration (Cisco ASA, routing, and switching)
  • Proficiency with Unix, Linux, and Oracle Solaris
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, existing clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver tailored solutions to complex client needs
  • Provide phone support for IMIS issue resolution
  • Run vulnerability assessments and implement security controls
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate hardware configurations
  • Adjust and secure OS and software configurations
  • Create documentation for OS patches and vulnerabilities
  • Develop and execute solutions to complex systems engineering problems.

Benefits

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Dedicated internal mobility team for career advancement
  • Opportunities for paid education and certifications
  • Access to cutting-edge technology
  • Paid vacation and holidays for rest and relaxation.
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Deployment, Operating Systems (OS), Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering

Certifications:

Security+ CE - CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Principal Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

HOW A PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Phone support with the customer

    • to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMIS

    • support issues that arise in the field for current releases of IMIS.

  • Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP

    • add additional security controls to reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment

  • Recommend evaluated hardware based on customer needs. Evaluate the hardware to ensure there are no unwanted features, such as wireless communication features that could be enabled or on by default.

  • Make adjustments to Operating Systems and other COTS software to help with configuration management and installation. Create tools to secure operating systems and applications used.

  • Make requested changes to COTS software to meet customer intended use.

  • Create packages and tools to install, remove, setup, check, etc. the packages provided to the customer.

  • Research latest CVEs for software and hardware we use for the customer.

  • Create documentation for the latest information about OS patches and CVEs.

  • Run vulnerability assessments of lab systems and hardware.

  • Update custom STIG tools , add additional security controls to further reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment used on the program.

  • Make recommendations to improve security and act on those recommendations when approved.

  • Create network environments for testing.

  • Troubleshoot network issues with the systems and assist with field network issues.

  • Make configuration changes to templates provided to the customer based on business changes.

  • Provide procedures and support to the customer as needed when troubleshooting potential network issues.

  • Make recommendations to the customer to provide better security, performance, and redundancy.

  • Setup various routing protocols in our lab environment on physical and virtual switches, firewalls, and routers to test various scenarios.

  • Contributes to completion of major engineering programs and projects

  • Develops solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems

  • Perform highly complex systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end

  • Oversees highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools

  • Performs highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis

  • Performs continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems

  • Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects

  • Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and works with management to evolve current processes

  • May serve as team lead

  • May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals


WHAT YOU9LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Bachelors Degree in related IT field
  • 8+ years of related experience, additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be considered

Experience in managing and executing the following:

  • a GitLab repository
  • FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes
  • Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration
  • Software and Hardware Quality Assurance
  • Unix, Linux
  • Oracle Solaris
  • LDAP Integration
  • Active secret clearance OR previously held secret clearance preferred, must have ability to obtain interim clearance.
  • Certification: Sec+ CE or 8140 equivalent
  • Onsite-Bossier City, LA
  • US Citizenship required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#GDITpriority

The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA LA Bossier City

Additional Work Locations:

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